Fitness Floor Staff

**About the MNjcc**:
The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is a dynamic hub in downtown Toronto. It provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to be active, learn, connect and participate in a wide range of cultural experiences. Rooted in Jewish values, the MNjcc is open to all.

Founded on this site in 1953 the MNjcc is home to a state of the art Fitness Centre, the Al Green Theatre, four schools, four choirs, a wide range of arts and cultural activities, Jewish Life programming, and a robust Active 55+ program. It is a founding member of the Bloor Street Cultural Corridor.

**Short Description of the Position**:
Reporting to the Program Director, Fitness & Wellness, the Fitness Floor Staff are responsible for managing the safe operation and maintenance of the fitness floor. The Fitness Floor Staff will perform welcome workout orientations and assessments, sell personal training packages, conduct one-on-one member onboarding sessions, answer questions and offer assistance to members.

**Changes due to Covid-19 Pandemic**:

- Staff are responsible for completing COVID screening prior to or upon entry to the facility.
- Staff are required to comply with MNjcc and governmental policies around vaccination-proof of full vaccination is required for all on-site employees.
- Staff will be equipped with PPE (masks and eye protection) to ensure health and safety as needed.
- Staff with disinfect any surfaces touched
- Staff schedules will fluctuate during this period. Regular work hours may not apply.

**Schedule**:
A varying schedule to support business demand.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Greeting members, smiling, engaging in conversation, answering questions, and assisting with general inquires, educating clients on fitness centre etiquette.
- Providing instruction, guidance, and/or demonstration of safe exercise techniques and use of fitness equipment and machines.
- Conducting tours, consultations and orientations according to MNjcc protocols.
- Maintaining a safe, organized and well-stocked fitness floor by re-racking weights, organizing small equipment, picking up towels or trash, refilling sanitizing wipe containers, and noting any needs of equipment repair.
- Completing administrative duties in a timely manner, (e.g., attendance, incident/accident reports,
- Responding to and/or assisting with on-site emergencies, incidents and accidents, which may involve the provision of Standard First Aid, CPR, the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and/or the completion of an accident/incident report, when required.
- Attending training, workshops, meetings and seminars as required.
- Understands and adheres to, and enforces MNjcc Policies and Procedures for all staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- A current, nationally accredited training certification (CSEP, CanFitPro CPTN, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or equivalent accredited institution..
- A solid understanding of physical fitness training principles, body movement patterns and the technical aspects of strength and cardiovascular training.
- A current CPR-C certification.
- A Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment for all staff.
- Please note that full vaccination against covid-19 (or valid accommodation) is currently required to work in-person at the MNjcc at this time.

**Main Competencies**:

- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- A healthy living role model.
- Takes initiative and works well within a team.
- Displays energy and enthusiasm.

**Salary and Benefits**:

- $18.50 an hour
- For the duration of your employment, you are entitled to a membership for yourself, at the MNjcc fitness centre.
- As an hourly employee, you are entitled to two days of paid Personal Emergency Leave each year. Any leave after that is unpaid.

**How to apply**:
Please note, while we appreciate everyone who applies, we are only able to respond to applicants moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.

**Alternate Formats and Accommodation**:
**Alternate Formats and Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities**:
The MNjcc is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and aims to ensure that dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of our organization's culture.

In accordance with the AODA, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Our human resources department will work with you to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Please contact Parchi Khatri at: (416) 924-6211 x6404; or in person by appointment.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site gym

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person